Inpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

Northern Nevada Medical Center offers inpatient rehabilitation services for patients who need short-term rehabilitative care following surgery, an injury or serious illness. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists provides physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy during a patient’s stay.

We offer advanced treatment and care for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Stroke (CVA)
  • Brain injury
  • Amputation
  • Neurological disorders
  • Major multiple traumas
  • Spinal cord and back injuries

Inpatient rehab therapy room
Inpatient Therapy Gym

Types of Inpatient Therapy

  • Speech therapy: we serve individuals with difficulty in speech, language, memory, cognition, and swallowing secondary to their primary medical condition.
  • Occupational therapy: our team provides therapeutic support to restore and enhance a patient’s living skills such as toileting, bathing, dressing, cooking, and working.
  • Physical therapy: we provide functional training and customized education to patients and family members with a goal of restoring movement and reaching optimal health.

Personalized Care

Our goal is to assist patients with gaining independence, so they can successfully discharge to home. Northern Nevada Medical Center’s inpatient rehabilitation team provides patients with customized plan that involves movement and therapy each day of their stay.

We offer therapeutic services that may be used based on your rehabilitation goals and needs, including family education and training, home evaluations for accessibility issues, meditation and mindfulness, pet therapy, and adaptive yoga.

The Admissions Process

Once you are referred to our hospital, you will receive a free pre-admission screening. In addition to considering your diagnosis, we look at the following criteria to determine if our rehabilitation program is appropriate for you:

  • Are you medically stable?
  • Do you need regular, supervised care by a rehabilitation physician? 
  • Do you need 24-hour rehabilitation nursing care?
  • Do you need at least two therapy modalities?
  • Are you able to participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy, five days a week?
  • Do you have the potential to improve your functional skill, including the ability to return home or to a supportive living environment?
  • Are you motivated to participate in the program?